Tag Archives: encouragement

Encouragement

Posted on November 1, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you know someone going through a tough time right now? Don’t neglect the ministry of encouragement. A card, a phone call, an email or a friendly conversation can have a major effect on a heart that is in a vulnerable place. Continue reading →

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Great is Thy Faithfulness

Posted on October 30, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Often life doesn’t make sense. It can be hard. In those times we can always come to God with our laments. But don’t get stuck in the pit of self-pity and despair: look up with eyes of faith to the one whose love never ceases, whose mercies are new every morning, and sing, “Great is Thy Faithfulness!” Continue reading →

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Purity

Posted on October 23, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We must be people of the Word if we are going to live in purity. We must come with a “seeking heart,” verbally recounting the precepts and meditating on them, to hide them in our hearts. As we realize that God has given them for our good–and so that we won’t miss out on all the blessings he has for us–we rejoice in the Word and delight in our obedience. Continue reading →

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Replacing Fear with Boldness

Posted on October 22, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul urged Timothy, not be intimidated, but to rely on the Holy Spirit who had given him the spiritual gifts to do the ministry he was called to. Continue reading →

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My Strength and My Song

Posted on October 20, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is your situation today? Remember that the LORD with you. He is your helper. He is your strength. He is your song. He has become your salvation! Continue reading →

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Set an Example

Posted on October 19, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We live in a day looking for people of integrity—examples we can follow. Take Paul’s advice to heart:

“Set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” Continue reading →

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Devoted to Closeness

Posted on October 17, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God asks a haunting question: “Who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?” Continue reading →

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Eternal Encouragement

Posted on October 14, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Perhaps you need a fresh touch of God’s love and encouragement. Maybe you need God to give you a clearer sense of the good hope that is yours in Christ. Maybe you need his strengthening power in every good deed and word today. I pray that Paul’s blessing for the Thessalonians may be yours today. Receive it! Continue reading →

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Always

Posted on October 12, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 12 Always Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 115:1-8; Jeremiah 19:1-21:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:4-28; Proverbs 25:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Thessalonians 5 Be joyful always; [17] pray continually; [18] give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you … Continue reading →

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Clay in the Hands of the Potter

Posted on October 11, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The process may seem painful at times, but the Potter knows what he is doing. Trust Him to bring shape and significance to you. Trust Him to make you into a beautiful vessel that he will delight in using to display His glory. Continue reading →

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